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Baney Brew -- Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2, 2025
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Baney Brew ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile app, and related services (the "Service"). By using Baney Brew, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

  • Account registration details (name, email address, date of birth, username, password).
  • Profile information (location, favorite beers, brewery associations, bio, profile picture).
  • User-generated content (reviews, ratings, comments, photos).

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Device and browser information (IP address, device ID, operating system, app version).
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used, preferences).
  • Cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies.

c. Third-Party Information

  • If you sign up via Google, Facebook, or another platform, we may collect information they provide (with your consent).
  • Breweries and partners may share promotional or engagement data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the Service.
  • Personalize beer recommendations and rankings using AI.
  • Enable social features, networking, and competitions.
  • Communicate with you (service updates, notifications, marketing emails if you opt-in).
  • Ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Profile details, reviews, ratings, and public posts you share.
  • Breweries & Partners: When you engage with their profiles or promotions.
  • Service Providers: Vendors who support our operations (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing if applicable).
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as GDPR or CCPA, including:

  • Accessing the data we hold about you.
  • Correcting or updating inaccurate information.
  • Requesting deletion of your account and data.
  • Opting out of marketing communications.
  • Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities.

Requests can be made by contacting us at legal@baneybrew.com.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences.
  • Improve performance and analytics.
  • Deliver personalized recommendations and ads.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Baney Brew is not intended for individuals under the legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn that we have, we will delete it.

9. International Users

If you access the Service outside the United States, note that your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S. or other countries with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the Service or by email. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

Baney Brew Privacy Team
Email: privacy@baneybrew.com